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(nou) a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean (nou) a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building (nou) lacquerware decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner with a glossy durable black lacquer (nou) lacquer with a durable glossy black finish, originally from the orient
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Common mistakes of japan pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "japan" by using a long "a" sound, sounding like "jape-an." The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" sound, /dʒəˈpæn/ in US English and /dʒəˈpɑːn/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "a" as a short vowel.
- Stress placement error: Some people mistakenly stress the first syllable, saying "JA-pan." The primary stress is on the second syllable, pronounced as "jə-PAN." Tip: Emphasize the second syllable to sound more natural.
- Overemphasis on the "j" sound: Learners often pronounce "japan" with a heavy "j" sound, making it sound like "juh-pan." The correct sound is lighter, /dʒəˈpæn/. Tip: Practice saying "j" softly, similar to "just."
- Missing schwa sound: A common mistake is omitting the schwa sound in the first syllable, saying "japan" as "japan" (with a clear "a"). The correct pronunciation includes a schwa, /dʒəˈpæn/. Tip: Remember that the first syllable is quick and relaxed.
- Mispronouncing the final "n": Some learners pronounce "japan" with a hard "n," sounding like "japan" (with a clear "n" sound). The correct pronunciation has a nasal sound, /dʒəˈpæn/. Tip: Make sure to keep the "n" soft and nasal.